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What might the phenotypes be of two organisms that were found to have different genotypes but the same phenotype?
Phenotypes refer to the visible traits (or characteristics). Genotypes are the underlying causes for those traits. There may be different genotypes that cause the same phenotype. If the observable traits from one individual are the same from another individual, one can say they have the same phenotypes.
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How can one effectively write genotype and phenotype ratios in a genetic study?
To effectively write genotype and phenotype ratios in a genetic study, one must first determine the possible genotypes and phenotypes based on the traits being studied. Then, the ratios can be expressed by listing the different genotypes and phenotypes and their frequencies in the population being studied. This helps to show the inheritance patterns and relationships between different traits.
For each phenotype give the genotypes that are possoble for Patrick?
Without knowing the specific phenotypes in question, it is difficult to provide exact genotypes for Patrick. However, genotypes result from the combination of alleles a person inherits from their parents. For example, if a phenotype is related to eye color, genotypes could include combinations of alleles for brown, blue, or green eye color. Patrick's genotypes would depend on the specific alleles he inherits for the given phenotype.
How can you have the same phenotype but a different genotype for a trait?
Different genotypes can result in the same phenotype through mechanisms such as genetic redundancy or epistasis. Genetic redundancy occurs when multiple genotypes can produce the same gene product, leading to the same phenotype. Epistasis occurs when one gene's expression is influenced by another gene, allowing different genotypes to result in the same observable trait.
Which can you physically see genotypes or phenotypes?
You can see the phenotype. A good way to remember is that a photograph is what you see. The genotype is the graphic representation of the trait.
Is Yy a phenotype?
No, Yy is not a phenotype. Yy represents genotypes, specifically the alleles an individual inherits for a particular gene. Phenotypes are the physical characteristics or traits that result from the interaction of an organism's genotype with its environment.
How can you have the same phenotype but different genotype?
Different genotypes don't always change your phenotypes because of mutations
Why does natural selection work on organisms phenotypes rather than their genotypes?
This is backward, natural selection works on genotype not phenotype.
What genotype is produced by the phenotype B?
Genotypes are not created by phenotypes, they are the alleles/genes of the organism. Genotypes (in combination with environment) produce phenotypes. It would be expected that the genotypes Bb and BB would produce the phenotype B.
Why do you have more genotypes than phenotypes?
The number of possible genotypes is typically higher than the number of observable phenotypes because multiple genotypes can result in the same phenotype due to genetic variations, interactions, and environmental factors. Different combinations of genotypes and environmental influences can lead to similar outward traits, resulting in fewer distinct phenotypes than genotypes.
Is hair a type genotype or a phenotype?
A phenotype. Phenotypes are observable, physical traits. Genotypes have to do with the genetic coding. Since hair type is visible, it is a phenotype.
How are the genotype and phenotype of parents related to the genotype and phenotypes of offsprings?
The parents can pass on only the alleles of their genotypes to their offspring. Therefore, the offspring genotypes and phenotypes are dependent solely upon the alleles inherited from the parents.
Why does natural selection only work on phenotypes?
Natural selection is based on the environment and on the traits of organisms. Organisms with more suitable traits are more likely to survive until reproductive age, while organisms with less suitable traits are more likely to die before they can reproduce. Most of these traits are genetic traits. The phenotype is the set of all genetic traits. Natural selection is not determined by genotypes, because genotypes are merely an organism's genetic makeup. Only the dominant or somewhat dominant alleles in the genotype will also appear in the phenotype. However, genotypes still contribute to natural selection indirectly in that two alleles in two parents' genotypes which had not appeared in their phenotypes could be inherited such that they are in the phenotype of the offspring.
How can one effectively write genotype and phenotype ratios in a genetic study?
To effectively write genotype and phenotype ratios in a genetic study, one must first determine the possible genotypes and phenotypes based on the traits being studied. Then, the ratios can be expressed by listing the different genotypes and phenotypes and their frequencies in the population being studied. This helps to show the inheritance patterns and relationships between different traits.
Why isn't it possible to have more genotypes than phenotypes?
I think you have the question backwards, "Why isn't it possible to have more phenotypes than genotypes?" There are always more or an equal number of genotypes relative to phenotypes. The phenotype for a simple dominant/recessive interaction (for example) T for tall and t for short where TT is tall, Tt is tall and tt is short has three genotypes and two phenotypes. If T and t are co-dominant then TT would be tall, Tt would be intermediate and tt would be short. (Three phenotypes and three genotypes.)
What is the relationship between genotypes and phenotypes?
a phenotype is the exterior expression of a predisposed genotype, ie. hair colour. These are both due to the genetical makeup of the parent cells.
For each phenotype give the genotypes that are possoble for Patrick?
Without knowing the specific phenotypes in question, it is difficult to provide exact genotypes for Patrick. However, genotypes result from the combination of alleles a person inherits from their parents. For example, if a phenotype is related to eye color, genotypes could include combinations of alleles for brown, blue, or green eye color. Patrick's genotypes would depend on the specific alleles he inherits for the given phenotype.
Can two organisms have different genotypes but the same phenotype?
One way is if an allele for the gene in question is dominant. Homozygotes for the dominant allele and heterozygotes will both have the same phenotype.Organisms have the same phenotype, or physical characteristics. They do not, however, have the same genotype, or genetic makeup. If T represent tall, and t represnts short then the organism will have the genotypes TT and Tt. If you make a Punnett square you will have the same phenotype but different genotypes. Unless some weird mutation occurs....
